Moroccan Vegetables Deepak Chopra Recipes

MOROCCAN ROASTED BEETS WITH POMEGRANATE AND PISTACHIO

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 425F
• Toss beets with olive oil, balsamic, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, salt, pepper in a bowl and coat well.Place on parchment-lined baking sheet place on the middle rack, and roast until fork tender, checking and stirring every 15 minutes, about 40-45 minutes.
• Place balsamic and maple syrup in small pot on medium-low heat, and reduce 20 minutes or until you have about 3 tablespoons.
• When beets are done, place in a serving dish and toss with balsamic glaze, pomegranate seeds and pistachios.
• Garnish with orange zest and mint.

BELLA'S MOROCCAN-SPICED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt and sauté until slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, cumin, and paprika and sauté for 1 minute. Add the sweet potatoes, water, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Decrease the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is reduced to almost a glaze, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, and olives and stir gently to combine. Taste; you may want to add a pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with the parsley and almonds. Serve at room temperature.

MOROCCAN VEGETABLES (DEEPAK CHOPRA)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the leeks, garlic, oregano, black pepper, curry powder, allspice, and aminos and sauté over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper, celery and tomatoes and continue to sauté for 2 or 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the stock and simmer, covered for up to 1/2 hour.
• Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the carrots and cauliflower and blanch for 2 minutes, or lightly steam in a steamer. Drain the vegetables and set aside. In the same large pot, heat the vegetable stock and the zucchini, and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the carrots and cauliflower, the spinach, and the chili sauce. Heat just to the boiling point, add the broccoli, and stir. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the broccoli. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, freshly chopped dill, and feta cheese. Serve over pasta, couscous, grains, or as a side dish stew.
• Variation: Bake four 4-ounce boneless chicken breasts or four 4-ounce freshwater bass fillets in the sauce and serve vegetables on the side.